Fierce Rematch! Panya Pradabsri Ready To Defend WBC Title Against Carlos Canizales In Caracas

Panya Pradabsri is ready to defend her WBC Light Flyweight (light flying) world title against major challenger Carlos Canizales (photo: boxing news)

JAKARTA The junior lightweight boxing world is heating up again as Panya Pradabsri is ready to defend its WBC Light Flyweight (light flying) world title against major challenger Carlos Canizales on Friday, August 1, 2025 at El Poliedro, Caracas, Venezuela. The fight will be held in 12 rounds at a weight limit of 108 pounds (49 kg).

This will be Pradabsri's first defense after winning the title from Canizales in December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. At that time, this Thai boxer won through a majority decision in a fierce duel that ended in a narrow score.

Pradabsri (34 years) came with a classy record: 44 wins (27 KOs), 2 defeats. While Canizales (32 years) brought a record 27 wins (19 KOs), 3 defeats, and 1 draw. Statistically, Canizales have a higher KO ratio (70%) than Pradabsri (61%), signaling a huge potential danger from his punch.

But in terms of experience, Pradabsri is far ahead. He has competed 290 rounds throughout his professional career which started in 2014, winning 109 rounds over Canizales who made his debut in the same year.

Ranked, Canizales now ranks #1 WBC and #5 versions of The Ring in the 108 lb class. Pradabsri himself is ranked #9 The Ring, making him the champion with pressure to prove his dominance again.

Last Track Record

Pradabsri won 4 of his last 5 fights, including a win over Canizales in December 2024. Previously, he had lost the WBC minimum weight belt to Yudai Shigeoka in October 2023. However, he rose with victory over Norihito Tanaka and Wanheng Menoyothin.

Meanwhile, Canizales have won only 2 times in their last 5 matches. The defeat of Pradabsri and Kenshiro Teraji was a major blow to him. But he remains dangerous, once defeated Sho Kimura and defeated Daniel Matellon through technical decisions.

This fight is scheduled to take place around 22.00 UTC (05.00 WIB, Saturday morning) at El Poliedro, Caracas. This will be a decisive night for both boxers is Pradabsri able to defend his title, or Canizales avenge defeat and reclaimed glory?

The current betting market is more of a Carlos Canizales with odds 1/4 (-400), while Pradabsri is considered the underdog with 5/2 (+250) odds. However, if the history of the first meeting becomes a reference, Pradabsri is definitely not an opponent who is easy to beat.

This rematch will be a big test for both of them. Canizales are hungry for revans, while Pradabsri wants to prove that his victory is not a coincidence. World boxing lovers deserve to look forward to this exciting and strategic battle.